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People with Type 1 diabetes account for approximately 14,000 – 16,000 of the total diabetes population in Ireland i.e. 10-15% of the population of people living with diabetes

A Diabetes Ireland spokesperson said: “A blood glucose level below 4mmol/L is considered hypoglycaemia and if you have frequent low blood glucose levels, you should talk to your doctor as your medication may need to be reduced.

“If you are concerned about whether this affects you, check with your pharmacist or doctor/diabetes team to see if any of your diabetes medications puts you at risk of a low blood glucose.”

Normal guidelines for treating a ‘hypo’

Step 1:

Check your blood glucose if you are feeling shaky or unwell and if it is less than 4mmols/l, take some fast acting carbohydrate immediately, e.g. A glass (150 mls) of non-diet mineral/sugary drink or 150mls fruit juice or three to four glucose sweets, dextrose or Lucozade tablets

If you use Lucozade for treatment, you will now need 170mls to treat a hypo.

Step 2:

Follow up with some starchy carbohydrate, e.g. two plain biscuits or a sandwich, a glass of milk or your next meal if due

Check your blood glucose level 10 -15 minutes later

If blood glucose levels remain less than 4mmol/l, repeat step 1 again

The spokesperson for Diabetes Ireland added: “It is important that formulation changes in products such as Lucozade are communicated widely to the diabetes community and also to all health professionals involved in their care.”

Irish Sun Online reached out to Lucozade Ireland today for comment but were unable to get a response.